Women's Education for Advancement and Empowerment (WEAVE)

29/07/2026

For 75 years, the Refugee Convention has stood as a beacon of protection and hope. Today, WEAVEwomen and WEAVE Fair Trade Co.Ltd continues this legacy — creating enabling environments where refugee women are safe, empowered, and recognized as changemakers.

Through fair trade, feminist advocacy, and inclusive programs, WEAVE works until every refugee is safe, every voice is heard, and every woman can lead with dignity.

💜 Together, we honor the past and commit to a future of justice and protection.

24/07/2026

At Women's Education for Advancement and Empowerment (WEAVE), every handcrafted piece is more than art—it is a pathway to dignity. Through our partnership with MADE51, refugee women artisans connect their heritage skills to global markets, turning weaving and embroidery into sustainable livelihoods.

This engagement is vital: it promotes economic inclusion, strengthens protection, and ensures refugee women are recognized not only as survivors but as leaders and change-makers in their communities.

Together, WEAVE women x MADE51 weave futures where resilience meets opportunity, and where every artisan’s story is honored through fair trade.

💜 Support refugee women. Support dignity. Support inclusion.

Click here for more information: https://made51.org/weave/

WEAVE Fair Trade Co.Ltd

social enterprise partners – Thailand WEAVE About WEAVE Motivated by the vision of a world where women and their children are free to exercise their human rights to live peacefully in a just, humane and equitable society, the Women’s Education for Advancement and Empowerment (WEAVE) Foundation i...

22/07/2026

At Women's Education for Advancement and Empowerment (WEAVE), we are Sewing Futures and Building Justice!

Embroidery and sewing training under WEAVE’s Fair Trade model open doors to safe and dignified livelihoods for marginalized refugee women. These skills are not just crafts — they are tools of survival, economic inclusion, and leadership.

WEAVE’s development justice framework ensures that women excluded from formal work opportunities still access meaningful income, cultural pride, and recognition as changemakers. Every product they create is a testament to resilience, artistry, and the right to dignified work.

Refugee women artisans are not just workers — they are leaders weaving futures of justice and empowerment.

LOOM
WEAVE Fair Trade Co.Ltd

20/07/2026

From refugee camp to global stage, Kumo stitches hope into every thread. Her persistence and skill shine through in every piece — from delicate embroidery to the enchanting Mystic Owl in the MADE51 Holiday Collection.

Her craft is more than artistry; it’s resilience, dignity, and a future she’s building for her family.

16/07/2026

The rhythmic sound of a loom carries more than thread—it carries healing.

For many refugee women, weaving is a safe place to reconnect with their culture, share their stories, and find strength in one another. What begins as learning a skill becomes a journey of healing, protection, and renewed hope.

Through WEAVE's feminist and Development Justice approach, every weaving session creates a space where women can heal, lead, and rebuild their lives with dignity.

Together, we are weaving more than beautiful textiles—we are weaving resilient communities and brighter futures.

LOOM



Photo credits: Say Meh

15/07/2026

EmpowerHER Project: Protection Through Livelihoods

In the 9 refugee camps along the Thai–Myanmar border, women shoulder the responsibility of survival while facing shrinking food assistance and limited opportunities. Without legal access to work, their vulnerability deepens.

EmpowerHER is more than a livelihood project — it is a protection mechanism. By strengthening textile-based skills and connecting refugee women to ethical markets, it safeguards their dignity, reduces exploitation risks, and builds safe, sustainable futures.

💪 When refugee women weave, they weave protection, autonomy, and resilience.

Thank you Fondation Loom and UNHCR Mae Hong Son, Thailand for the solidarity and support!



Photo credit: Kaow Hom Nang

15/07/2026

Driving transformative adaptation and sustainable economic development! ♻️ Powerful panel on how social enterprises are leading innovations to engage marginalized communities as stakeholders in the circular economy and climate action!

We are delighted to feature Session 2: "Social enterprises in climate action and the circular economy: Drivers of transformative adaptation and sustainable economic development." Meet our esteemed speakers: Dr. Robert Meeder (Institute for Future Creations), Ms. Bianca Fernandes (Hasiru Dala Innovations), Ms. Anna Meloto-Wilk (Human Heart Nature), Dr. Julian Gonzalves (International Institute of Rural Reconstruction), and Dr. Antonio La Viña (Manila Observatory). Our session moderator is Ms. Mitos Urgel (World Fair Trade Organization Asia (WFTO Asia).

Join us for the 5th Social Enterprise Advocacy and Leveraging (SEAL) Asia Conference on August 12-14, 2026 at the GT Toyota- Asian Center Auditorium, University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City! 🌏

Be part of this movement for climate action, circularity and social entrepreneurship!

24/06/2026

On 2026, we honor the extraordinary strength, resilience, creativity, and courage of Karenni refugee women artisans who continue to weave hope, dignity, and opportunity into every thread of their work.

The collection of Karenni products are lovingly co-created by 82 Karenni refugee and Thai host community artisans through the partnership of WEAVEwomen, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and MADE51: Crafted by Refugees. Anchored in time-honored traditional weaving knowledge, cultural heritage, and indigenous craftsmanship, this initiative demonstrates how culture can become a powerful pathway to protection, empowerment, and sustainable livelihoods.

Together with MADE51 designers and dedicated local artists, the Karenni refugee women artisans have transformed their stories, symbols, and weaving traditions into beautiful handcrafted pieces that reflect journeys of perseverance, learning, healing, and self-reliance. Every creation carries a story of overcoming adversity and building a future with dignity.

Through the Karenni Women Artisan Collective, refugee women are reclaiming their economic agency, transforming traditional skills into meaningful income, renewed confidence, and opportunities that strengthen their families and communities.

Today and everyday, we celebrate not only their remarkable artistry but also their unwavering determination to thrive despite displacement. Their resilience reminds us that refugees are not defined by the challenges they face, but by the strength, talent, and contributions they bring to the world.

Join us in supporting refugee women artisans and helping create a future where every refugee can live with safety, dignity, and opportunity.

World Fair Trade Organization Asia (WFTO Asia) WEAVE Fair Trade Co.Ltd

Photo credits: Mitos Urgel [email protected]

13/06/2026

Today, the Committee for Coordination of Services for Displaced Persons in Thailand has launched the Joint Sustainable Thailand Appeal 2026–2028.

This collective Appeal reflects the commitment of CCSDPT member organizations working alongside displaced communities from Myanmar living in temporary shelters in Thailand.

At a time of continued uncertainty and evolving humanitarian needs, the Appeal presents a coordinated framework for sustaining essential services, strengthening resilience, and supporting pathways towards greater self-reliance and dignity.

We thank our members, partners, and supporters for their continued collaboration and commitment.

Read the full Appeal here: http://ccsdpt.org

Committee for Coordination of Services to Displaced Persons in Thailand